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Harley-Davidson XG750 Recall 15V217: Missing Rear Reflector Can Reduce Visibility to Other Drivers

NHTSA campaign 15V217, reported April 13, 2015, 8,904 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 motorcycles may have been built without a rear reflector assembly. Without this reflector, the motorcycle does not meet federal lighting and reflective device requirements, and it can be harder for other drivers to see at night or in low light.

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, since other drivers may not notice the motorcycle in time to avoid it. The defect affects models built within specific manufacturing date ranges, so owners should confirm whether their motorcycle is included.

The repair is free. Dealers will install a rear reflector assembly at no cost. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 for more information, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V217Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY
Problem
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2014, to March 9, 2015, and 2015 XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to March 9, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0620.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson XG5002015
Harley-Davidson XG7502015